20 Questions: Eats Everything

When Crack’ s executive editors were 18, we witnessed Dan Pearce, aka Eats Everything, tear Bristol nightclubs a new one with his boundless enthusiasm as an immensely skilled DJ.

Years later, we’re still watching Dan Pearce, aka Eats Everything, tear up nightclubs up and down the country with his boundless enthusiasm as a a big name act and RA’s 11th best DJ on the planet. Why? Because the man from Kingswood exudes a contagious passion for his craft: chunky house and techno, chunky basslines and general chunk. Oh yeah, and as you’ll see below, he’s a pretty funny guy to boot.

What was your favourite cartoon when you were a kid?

Ren & Stimpy.

Who’s your favourite Wu-Tang Clan member?

That’s ODB (RIP).

What’s the most overrated album of all time?

Anything by The Killers. Dreadful wank.

Favourite board game?

Monopoly.

What’s your favourite sitcom?

Sadly, it’s probably Friends.

Happy hardcore or jump up drum’n’bass?

Neither. Old Skool Hardcore or Jungle.

Favourite cereal?

Cheerios.

Wayne’s World or Bill & Ted?

Bill & Ted.

What are you wearing?

Skin tight, skin coloured, human skin, a skin suit.

Where do you do your big shop?

Sainsbury’s.

If you were trying to seduce a potential lover, what music would you play?

Bed of Roses by Bon Jovi.

Have you taken acid?

More times than I’ve had hot dinners. It was the best thing ever till I got to a sensible age. After over-severe, prolonged use, my mind is weakened and I can no longer do it. Sad times.

If you could pick a surrogate grandparent, who would it be?

Sir Alex Ferguson. He’d bring the little fucker up right.

Have you ever worn a fancy dress costume you later regretted?

I was forced to wear a nappy and walk round Brighton on my stag do. I’ll say no more.

Have you ever been arrested?

I’ve been arrested a number of times. The most poignant was whilst driving under the influence of a Class A substance. I was the third person in UK law history to be banned from driving for it. Now that’s one hell of an accolade…

Who’s the most famous person you’ve ever met?

Gene Wilder.

At what age did you lose your virginity?

13.

Would you go for a pint with Kanye West?

Tough one. Probably not as I think he’s a bit of a bell. Could be quite interesting though. Maybe.

Rate these actors in order of how much you like them: Danny Dyer, Danny DeVito and Daniel Day-Lewis.

First, Danny Dyer – I think he’s mint, but that’s taboo I know. Next Danny De Vito – because of Twins. Then Daniel Day-Lewis. He’s an over actor.

Is there a piece of advice you wish you’d given to yourself ten years ago?

Don’t get so battered all the time you numpty, and then you’ll have a career.